President George W. Bush speaks to the media before departing the South Lawn of the White House Sunday, June 8, 2008 for Andrews Air Force Base en route to Europe for a weeklong visit during which he will address a variety of issues with counterparts in Slovenia, Germany, Italy, Vatican City, France and the United Kingdom. Said the President, "The U.S. economy has continued to grow in the face of unprecedented challenges. We got to keep our economies flexible; both the U.S. economy and European economies need to be flexible in order to deal with today's challenges. I'm looking forward to my trip..." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Mrs. Laura Bush waves as she arrives at Kabul International Airport,. Mrs. Bush traveled to Afghanistan to highlight the continued U.S. commitment to the country and its President Hamid Karzai. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush meets with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Gul Khana Palace in Kabul. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush is joined by Afghan Foreign Minister Rangeen Dadfar Spanta, center right, for a meeting with Afghan teachers and students, Sunday, June 8, 2008, during an unannounced visit to Kabul. Attending the meeting were representatives from Kabul University, American University of Afghanistan, International School of Kabul and the Women's Teacher Training Institute. White House photo by Shealah Craighead